DOC DSportExPsy Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The programme is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2026) Study full-time over two or three years Benefit from quality teaching and supervision provided by experienced sport and exercise psychologists Study on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice, designed to meet BPS Stage 2 training requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the HCPC Enjoy the world-class facilities in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building Look forward to enhanced career opportunities in Sport and Exercise Psychology professional practice, teaching and research The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Sport and Exercise Psychologists with the competencies required to work in a range of professional practice scenarios. You will work closely with academic staff who are leaders in their research field and qualified experts in professional training. In keeping with the established standards of proficiency and education and training for Sport and Exercise Psychologists, you will develop your professional competence in research, ethics and professional standards, and teaching and training / consultancy through your own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.
Key highlights
- Designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements
- Leads to eligibility for HCPC registration as Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- School ranked top 20 in world for Sports Science (QS 2026)
- Extensive supervision from experienced sport and exercise psychologists
- Work-based learning builds research, ethics, teaching and consultancy competence
- World-class facilities in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS IELTS score of 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component) Other international requirements International students who have applied to study a full
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Performance Psychologist
- Sport Psychology Consultant
- University Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,970 per year | International: £18,740 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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